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Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Zero tolerance against the hoarders during Covid curfews/ lockdowns
Government of India asks State Governments to ensure that Essential supplies like food items/ drugs, hygiene products and other essential services remain available at fair prices
States/ UTs may undertake publicity and awareness activities so as to mitigate panic buying of essential commodities
National level Meeting with the Principal Secretaries of the Department of Food and Consumer Affairs of the State Government held today to ensure the same.
The Department of Consumer Affairs stressed upon all the States/ UTs to adopt zero tolerance against the hoarders so that the supplies of the essential commodities may be maintained during the curfews/ lockdowns imposed due to the pandemic.
A meeting in this regard was held today with the Principal Secretaries of the Department of Food and Consumer Affairs of the States/UTs wherein Ms. Nidhi Khare, Additional Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution reviewed the availability and price situation of Essential Commodities across the country. The arrivals as well as prices of the essential commodities in different mandis of the states were also shared with the States/ UTs.
Further, it was discussed that prices of the essential supplies including food items/ drugs, hygiene products and essential services are not increased and they are available at fair prices. Joint teams of Food & Civil Supplies, Legal Metrology Controllers, Food Safety, Health and Police may be constituted at State/ UT and District level for effective surveillance and enforcement activities in order to avoid a situation of demand/ supply mismatch. States/ UTs may undertake publicity and awareness activities so as to mitigate panic buying of essential commodities.
During the meeting it was emphasized that the States/ UTs administration is empowered to act against the unscrupulous traders and hoarders for maintenance of supplies of the essential commodities.
Section 3 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 gives powers to control production, supply, distribution, etc., of essential commodities and the same have been delegated to the States/UTs. Under Section 3 of the Prevention of Black Marketing and Maintenance of Supplies of Essential Commodities Act, 1980 any person may be detained, for a maximum period of 6 months, with a view to preventing him from acting in any manner prejudicial to the maintenance of supplies of commodities essential to the community.
The Department of Consumer Affairs administers the “Essential Commodities Act, 1955” and the “Prevention of Black Marketing and Maintenance of Supplies of Essential Commodities Act, 1980”. Both these Acts were enacted in order to ensure availability of essential commodities at reasonable prices to the consumers and to protect them from exploitation by unscrupulous traders and hoarders.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Transparency in chit fund schemes
The Ministry of Finance, Department of Financial Services, has informed that to facilitate orderly growth of the Chit Funds sector, to remove bottlenecks being faced by the Chit Funds industry, and to enable greater financial access to people, the Chit Funds  Bill, 2019 was introduced in Lok Sabha on 05.08.2019. The Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on 20.11.2019 and by the Rajya Sabha on 28.11.2019.
This was stated by Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister of State for Finance & Corporate Affairs, in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
The Bill provides for amendments to the Chit Funds Act, 1982 to provide for the use of the terms “Fraternity Funds” and “Rotating Savings and Credit Institution  as alternate names for chit funds, so that legitimate/ registered chit funds are distinguished from illegal “Prize Chits", helping in image make-over and brand building. Prize Chits are entirely different and are banned under a separate legislation, namely the Prize Chits and Money Circulation Schemes  Act, 1978.
Similarly, the Minister said, the Bill provides for amendments to replace the term “chit amount" by “gross chit amount” and the term “prize amount" with “net chit amount", to remove confusion with respect to illegal prize chits.
Ministry of Power
NTPC collaborates with Delhi Jal Board to convert Waste into Energy
Moving towards Greener Energy Portfolio
In an endeavour to reduce the carbon footprint, NTPC Ltd, India’s largest integrated energy company has come together with Delhi Jal Board  to utilize the sludge produced in the sewage treatment plants  of DJB.
The torrefied waste sludge was fired from NTPC’s unit 4 Boiler at Dadri. This green technological solution is an innovative way to convert STP sludge into energy via environment friendly means to reduce CO2 emissions.
In Delhi NCR alone, Sewage Treatment Plants produce up to 800 MT of sludge per day. The disposal of this sludge is a major challenge as it contributes towards environmental pollution. It also poses a major threat to the health of the people residing around the area. Firing sludge in the boiler will reduce net CO2 emission, and water & land pollution and will pave the way to utilize the waste and convert it to energy in an environment friendly manner.
NTPC is taking various steps to make its energy portfolio greener and plans to have 60 GW capacity through Renewable Energy sources by 2032.
The total installed capacity of the company is 68,881.68 MW having 23 coal-based, 7 gas-based, 1 Hydro, 19 renewable energy projects. Under JV, NTPC has 9 coal-based, 4 gas-based, 8 hydro and 5 renewable energy projects.
Prime Minister's Office
PM visits Serum Institute of India, Pune
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi visited Serum Institute of India, Pune and interacted with the team at the Institute. They shared details about their progress so far on how they plan to further ramp up vaccine manufacturing.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "Had a good interaction with the team at Serum Institute of India. They shared details about their progress so far on how they plan to further ramp up vaccine manufacturing. Also took a look at their manufacturing facility."
PIB Headquarters
PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- 181.89 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- India's Active caseload currently stands at 23,087
- Active cases stand at 0.05%
- Recovery Rate currently at 98.75%
- 2,542 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
- 4,24,73,057
- 1,778 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
- Daily positivity rate 
- Weekly Positivity Rate 
- 78.42 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 6,77,218 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
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Ministry of Steel
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan holds discussions with the top steel producers of Japan
Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Steel Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, on his Japan visit, today held discussions with the top steel producers of the country. The Minister highlighted the investor-friendly steps taken by India recently, like reduction in corporate tax, bettering Rank in Ease of doing business, tax incentives for new companies and new investment. He called upon the Japanese Steel industry to be part of the growing Indian story.
Shri Pradhan met with Mr. Masayuki Hirose, Vice President, JFE Steel Corporation, Japan’s one of the largest Steel manufactures. JFE also has a strong research division involved in research and development of innovative technologies for the Steel industry in an environment friendly way. JFE has a long association with Indian Steel Sector and is keen to expand its presence in India. The Minister told JFE VP that India is one of the best investment destinations with a large market, rising demand and highly supportive business environment. He invited JFE to expand its footprint in India.
The Minister also met Mr Katsuhiro Miyamoto and Mr Taisuke Nomura from Nippon Steel Corporation’s Global Business Development team. Nippon is amongst the largest steel makers in the world, providing products for construction sector, automobiles industry, locomotives, and shipbuilding etc. Shri Pradhan said that India has a largest market with a growing economy and steel consumption. Nippon is enthusiastic to expand its investments in India. He invited them to bolster their presence under the Make in India initiative of Modi Government and participate in India’s growth story. .
Shri Pradhan met with representatives of Daido Steel Co Ltd in Tokyo. Daido is one of the world’s largest speciality steel manufactures, also dealing in high-performance materials, magnetic materials, parts for the automobile industry and industrial equipment. Daido Steel has good presence in India through its joint ventures and various subsidiaries. During the meeting, ways to further strengthen cooperation through technology transfer and sharing of best practices to make the Indian Steel industry become more cost-effective were discussed.
Ministry of Defence
SHRI P UPADHYAY INAS TAKES OVER AS DIRECTOR GENERAL OF NAVAL ARMAMENT
Shri P Upadhyay, INAS has taken over as Director General of Naval Armament  at IHQ MoD  from Shri KSC lyer, who superannuated on 31 May 23. Shri P Upadhyay, belongs to 1987 batch of Indian Naval Armament Service. He joined Naval Armament Organization of Indian Navy on 12 Jul 1989. An Electrical Engineering Graduate from SGSITS Indore, he earned his Post Graduate degrees from Devi Ahilya University in Electrical Engineering with specialization in 'Digital Techniques and Instrumentation' in 1988 and in Mechanical Engineering from University of Pune with specialisation in 'Guided Missiles', in 1995. In a span of 34 years, he has held various important assignments at NAD , NAD , NAD , NAD  and IHQ, MoD. He is an alumnus of Naval Defence College of NDC-53.
The officer specialises in Missile and Torpedo Maintenance besides having vast knowledge on disposal of ammunition.
He assumes the charge of Director General of Naval Armament on 01 Jun 2023.
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Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister to address global celebrations of World Enviroment Day
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi will address the global celebrations of World Environment Day 2018at New Delhi tomorrow. Prime Minister will also visit the exhibition set up on the occasion atRajpath lawns.
The theme for this year’s World Environment Day is ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’. India is the global host nation for the 43rd edition of this event.Environment Ministers, representatives from United Nations and members from various industry bodies will be among the various dignitaries attending the event.
Prime Minister in the 44th edition of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ had underlined that India being the official host of the World Environment Day Celebrations is a recognition of India’s growing leadership in tackling climate change issues.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves Revised Cost Estimate for setting up of India Post Payments Bank
Boost to Banking Services at Post Offices across the country
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for revision of the project outlay for setting up of India Post Payments Bank  from Rs. 800 crore to Rs. 1,435 crore. The additional sum of Rs. 635 crore in the revised cost estimates is on account of Rs 400 crore for Technology Costs and Rs 235 crore for Human Resource Costs.
Details:
- IPPB services shall be available at 650 IPPB branches and 3250 Access Points from 1st September 2018 and in all 1.55 lakh post offices  by December 2018.
- The project will generate new employment opportunity for about 3500 skilled banking professionals and other entities engaged in propagating financial literacy across the country.
- The objective of the project is to build the most accessible, affordable and trusted bank for the common man; spearhead the financial inclusion agenda by removing the barriers for the unbanked and reduce the opportunity cost for the under banked populace through assisted doorstep banking.
- The project will supplement Government's vision of "less cash" economy and at the same time promote both economic growth and financial inclusion.
- The robust IT architecture of IPPB has been built taking into consideration bank grade performance, fraud and risk mitigation standards and in line with the best practices from payments & banking domain.
IPPB services:
The IPPB will provide bouquet of payments/financial services through its technology enabled solutions which will be distributed by the Department of Posts  employees/last mile agents transforming them from mail deliverer to harbinger of financial services.
The IPPB shall pay incentive/commission to the last mile agents  directly in their accounts for providing IPPB services so as to motivate them to promote IPP8 digital services to the customers.
A part of commission to be paid by IPPB to Department of Posts will be used for increasing the wherewithal of Post office
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Fluctuation of Price of Fish Products
Fish is a perishable item and the price of fish products is market driven and dependent on several factors like demand, arrival of fish in market, fish size, species, type, season, accessibility, consumption pattern and region etc. The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying through the National Fisheries Development Board  is implementing a Fish Market Price Information System  for collecting price details of different commercially important fish species from different fish markets. Based on these details, an analytical report is uploaded on the NFDB website on a weekly basis. This aims at promoting trading of commercially important fish species. FMPIS facilitates better marketability  and accessibility . This information was given by The Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Parshottam Rupala in the Loksabha in a written reply today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 121Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 18.04 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccinemanufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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18,04,64,611
More than 121 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 18.04 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Vacancies in various trades at NSTI  in Kazhakkuttom
Vacancies are there in various trades , Dress Making, Smart Phone Technology, Secretarial practice, DTP Office) for the academic year 2020-2021 batch in National Skill Training Institute  at Kazhakkuttom, Thiruvananthapuram. Those who are interested can come with TC, original Certificates and Fees  on or before 10.03.2021. For more details visit https://nstiwtrivandrum.dgt.gov.in or Call 0471-248391
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Ministry of Defence
Bureau of Indian Standards in Collaboration with Indian Air Force Releases New Standard for Bio-Jet Fuel
To use bio-jet fuel on all military and civilian aircraft, BIS has in collaboration with IAF, research organisations and the industry brought out a new standard for Aviation Turbine Fuels. These specifications will align Indian standards with current international standards.
A committee constituted with domain experts was tasked to originate the required standards. After a series of deliberations over the past nine months, an Indian Standard IS 17081:2019 Aviation Turbine Fuel  containing Synthesised Hydrocarbons, has been formulated.
Air Marshal RKS Shera AVSM VSM, Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance, Indian Air Force and Mrs SurinaRajan, Director General Bureau of Indian Standards, released this standard on 24 January 2019 at Air HQs. This standard would enable the oil companies to manufacture bio-jet fuel for the Indian aviation industry. Given the advent of Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation  by the International Civil Aviation Organisation  by 2027, this is a significant development which could reduce the carbon emissions and help India become a green fuel production hub.
Special Service and Features
Sponsor for a GIRL CHILD : initiative by Postal Department
This is an initiative to sponsor for a GIRL CHILD through Department of Posts. Postal Department offers an opportunity to the members of Public to sponsor for the future of a Girl Children who are below poverty line. Department of Posts has wide range of small savings schemes and the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, popularly known as SELVAMAGAL SEMIPPU THITTAM is a small deposit scheme of the Government of India meant exclusively for a girl child and is launched as a part of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Campaign. The scheme is meant to meet the education and marriage expenses of a girl child. The account can be opened with a minimum of Rs.250/- for a girl child below 10 years.
Members of Public can contribute Rs.250/- for a girl child below 10 years by identifying the beneficiary and by opening SSY accounts in the nearest Post Office. Department of Posts will also help in identifying the girl child. Just contribute Rs.250/- and light a lamp for financial empowerment of a Girl Child.
This is stated in a press release issued by Chief Postmaster, Anna Road HPO, Chennai - 600 002.
Prime Minister's Office
India and US to co-host the Global Entrepreneurship Summit at Hyderabad in November 2017
PM says, GES is a unique opportunity for bringing together entrepreneurs and start ups with global leaders
India and US will be co-hosting the Global Entrepreneurship Summit  at Hyderabad from 28-30 November, 2017.
In a series of tweets from his account the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi said:
"India and US will co-host the Global Entrepreneurship Summit at Hyderabad from 28-30 November 2017.
The Summit is a unique opportunity for bringing together entrepreneurs and start ups with global leaders.
Look forward to Ms. Ivanka Trump’s presence at Global Entrepreneurship Summit 2017-Hyderabad as the leader of the US delegation."
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Functional agricultural markets almost double since beginning of lockdown
Arrival of staple vegetables in mandis sees big leap compared to last month; onions six fold increase, potatoes & tomatoes at double the arrivals as on 16th March
Harvesting of pulses & potato almost complete; sugarcane, wheat & Rabi onion on track or nearing completion
The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India is taking several measures to facilitate the farmers and farming activities at field level during the lockdown period. The updated status of activities is given below:
- Out of 2587 Principal/main Agricultural Markets in the country, 1091 markets were functional at the beginning of the lockdown period on 26.03.2020, which has increased to 2069 markets as on 21.04.2020.
- Arrival of vegetables such as Onion, Potato and Tomato in mandis has increased by 622%,187% and 210% respectively on 21.04.2020 as compared to 16.03.2020.
- During Rabi season 2020, the procurement of Pulses & Oilseeds on MSP is currently in progress in twenty  States. A quantity of 1,73,064.76 MT of Pulses and 1,35,993.31 MT of Oilseeds has been procured by NAFED and FCI valued at Rs 1447.55 Crores through which 1,83,989 farmers have been benefited.
- States have commenced activities under the National Bamboo Mission to take advantage of the ensuing monsoon. Bamboo nursery preparation has started in Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand with provision of masks, food etc to the workers. Nurseries have been raised in Sabarkantha and Vansada districts of Gujarat. Farmer Producer Organizations have started plantation in 585 ha target area involving 520 farmers in Dimoria block of Kamrup district in Assam.
- Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi  Scheme during the lockdown period from 24.3.2020 till date, about 8.938 crore farmer families have been benefitted and an amount of Rs. 17,876.7 crore has been released so far.
Harvesting Status as on 22.04.2020
Wheat: In the major wheat growing States, the status of harvesting is encouraging. As reported by the States about 98-99% of wheat crop has been harvested in Madhya Pradesh, 88-90% in Rajasthan, 75-78% in Uttar Pradesh, 40-45% in Haryana, 35-40% in Punjab and 82-84% in other States.
Pulses: As reported by the States, harvesting of pulses has been completed in almost all the States.
Sugarcane: As reported by the States, 100% harvesting of sugarcane has been completed in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Punjab. About 92-98% of harvesting is completed in Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Haryana and Uttarakhand whereas 80-85% harvesting has been completed in Uttar Pradesh.
Potato: Harvesting of potato is completed and storage is under process.
Onion: Harvesting of Rabi onion in the field of small farmer units is almost completed. Harvesting in larger farmers plots is in progress and may extend up to second week of May.
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes to Acharya Vinoba Bhave on his Jayanti
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid rich tributes to Acharya Vinoba Bhave on his Jayanti.
In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said:
“Mahatma Gandhi described him as someone who was absolutely against untouchability, unwavering in his commitment to India’s freedom and a firm believer in non-violence as well as constructive work. He was a thinker par excellence.
Tributes to Acharya Vinoba Bhave on his Jayanti.
Acharya Vinoba Bhave carried forward the noble Gandhian principles after India attained independence. His mass movements were aimed at ensuring a better quality of life for the poor and downtrodden. His emphasis on collective spirit will always continue to inspire generations.”
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates the RBI Governor, Shri Shaktikanta Das for ‘Governor of the year’ award in the Central Banking Awards 2023
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated the RBI Governor, Shri Shaktikanta Das for being conferred with the ‘Governor of the year’ award in the Central Banking Awards 2023.
Sharing news of CNBC TV18, the Prime Minister tweeted;
“It is a matter of immense pride for our country that the @RBI Governor, Shri Shaktikanta Das Ji has been conferred with the ‘Governor of the year’ Award in the Central Banking Awards 2023. Congratulations to him.”
UPSC
Recruitment Results finalized by UPSC in October , 2019
The following Recruitment Results have been finalized by the Union Public Service Commission during the month of October, 2019. The recommended candidates have been informed individually by post.
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